# Wavemaps vs Current

The clearest difference is update cadence: Current at fortnightly against Wavemaps's every 3 months. Wavemaps's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (186 vs 14). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wavemaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Current sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wavemaps holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wavemaps has 186 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Wavemaps's written reviews are positive against 80% of Current's.

Wavemaps ships an update every 3 months, Current fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wavemaps | Current |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavemaps-wave-forecasts/id6749452038/reviews)** | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-surf-forecast/id6779697881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **186** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #185 | **#121** |
| Size | 119 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miguel Canals](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830493078) | [Colin Weaver](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779697884) |

## What reviewers say

### Wavemaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavemaps-wave-forecasts/id6749452038)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides detailed wave, surf, and wind forecasts for water enthusiasts and marine professionals. It offers global and nearshore wave modeling, real-time ocean data, and interactive 3D maps to visualize conditions. Users can save favorite locations and access premium features for advanced analysis.

**Highlights:** Global and nearshore wave forecasts, Custom ultra high-resolution wave models, Thousands of worldwide locations, Real-time ocean conditions from buoys, Interactive 3D-capable maps, Wave-seabed interaction visualization, Professional tools and extended forecasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wavemaps Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Wavemaps Pro | $59.99 | per year |


### Current

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-surf-forecast/id6779697881)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed, physics-based surf forecasts for California breaks. See wave height, how waves break, swell details, wind, tide, and water temperature. A free daily forecast is available, with premium features for multi-day predictions and advanced statistics.

**Highlights:** Physics-based surf forecasts, Wave break type prediction, Swell partitions and timeline, Lull duration and wave energy, Water temperature, Multi-day forecast (premium)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Current Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wavemaps free?

Wavemaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Current free?

Current is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wavemaps or Current?

Wavemaps is rated higher. Wavemaps averages 4.9 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while Current averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Wavemaps or Current have ads?

Neither Wavemaps nor Current shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wavemaps or Current?

Wavemaps ships an update every 3 months, and Current fortnightly. Most recently, Wavemaps was updated on October 11, 2026 and Current on October 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wavemaps or Current?

Wavemaps currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and Current at #121. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*